Anthony Santander

The Blue Jays removed OF Anthony Santander from their ALCS roster with lumbar spine inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

The move was approved by the MLB with the injury Santander is battling. He won't be eligible for the World Series if Toronto advances. Joey Loperfido took his roster spot.

Anthony Santander was scratched from Monday’s ALCS Game 2 lineup against the Seattle Mariners due to lower back tightness.

Fantasy Impact

Santander is dealing with a back issue, prompting the Toronto Blue Jays to remove him from the lineup. It’s unclear if he’ll be available off the bench. Davis Schneider will start in left field and bat eighth in his place.

The Blue Jays activated Anthony Santander from the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Santander is set to make his much anticipated return to the Blue Jays lineup. He'll get in some at-bats this week ahead of the start of the postseason.

Anthony Santander will play with Triple-A Buffalo for their final two games of the season this weekend before the Toronto Blue Jays consider activating him.

Fantasy Impact

Santander has posted a .192/.300/.462 slash line with two home runs across 26 at-bats in his minor league rehab assignment. He is on track to return for the final week of the regular season.

Anthony Santander will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Santander will serve as the designated hitter for his first few games before getting playing time in both right and left field. The Toronto Blue Jays will monitor how quickly he regains his timing before deciding on the next steps.